Greenfield Community College

MAKE A PLAN! Registration for all students is going on now. Current students, contact your advisor to register. New students, contact Admissions to apply. Spring 2017 begins January 26 · Intersession begins January 4 · Search course schedules »

To plan certificate completion, see the course descriptions in the academic catalog which specify the planned semester(s) in which required classes are to be scheduled.

This is just one way you might complete the Hospitality and Tourism Certificate Program in 2 semesters over 1 year of full-time study, or 4 semesters over 2 years of part-time study. (Sample course sequences assume that all pre-requisites have been satisfied and the student is prepared for college-level work.) For a detailed list of required courses, optional electives and program information download the Hospitality and Tourism program description from our official academic catalog.

Student learning outcomes

Students completing a course of study in this program will be able to:

Appreciate diverse cultural and individual perspectivesDemonstrate awareness and responsiveness to stakeholder needs in a variety of local, national, and international business contexts.

Solve problems collaborativelyWhen working in teams or groups to solve business or information technology challenges, demonstrate strong self-management techniques and workplace-related values such as a strong work ethic, ability to build good working relationships, ability to succeed in culturally diverse environments, strong communication skills, continuous self-improvement, and competence in one’s position.

Reason and act ethicallyDemonstrate and apply knowledge of the principles and standards that determine acceptable conduct in business.

Demonstrate civic knowledge and engagementDemonstrate and exercise the ability to make wise decisions related to personal financial affairs, the successful operation of organizations, and the economic activities of the region, country, and globe.

Use quantitative concepts and processesIdentify, gather, and analyze relevant quantitative information for context, depict relevant insights from quantitative information for audiences, and use insights from quantitative information to make business decisions.

Locate, evaluate, and use various sources of informationIdentify information needs given business challenge and audience perspective, locate information sources, evaluate credibility and limitations of information based on source and methodology, use information in keeping with audience needs and limitations, and practice respect for intellectual property.

Explore the natural and physical worldDemonstrate awareness of the interrelatedness of one country’s political policies and economic practices on another; understand the global, national, and local business environments–that is, the interconnected-ness of cultural, political, legal, economic, and ethical systems; explore basic concepts underlying international and national finance, management, marketing, and trade relations; and demonstrate and act upon the role of small business in stimulating economic development.

Think creatively and criticallyDemonstrate ability to identify a relevant business challenge, gather and analyze related information, derive and support insights from information, and determine independent, creative solutions and their implications.

Apply, integrate, and synthesize learningDemonstrate ability to integrate and synthesize course and program concepts to applied learning challenge in a business or information technology context.

November 2013

What’s next

Entry-level employment in hospitality and tourism or continuation to earn Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts, Hospitality and Tourism option.

The Hospitality and Tourism program is a certificate that “stacks” into a GCC degree program. Depending on course selection, once you earn this certificate you’re already halfway to earning one of the following degrees:

These certificates are a great way to gain a valuable credential and increase your earning power and career potential, all while building a solid foundation for seamless transfer into one of our associate degree programs. Work closely with your advisor to make sure you choose the right classes to put you on track for an associate degree!

Gainful employment disclosure

The US Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.” At GCC this includes our career-ready certificate programs. This information includes program costs; occupations that the program prepares students to enter; on time completion rate; and for programs with a minimum number of graduates in the most recent academic year: the number of students who completed the program, the number of students who complete the program on time, and the median federal and private loan debt incurred by graduates.

Upcoming events

News & announcements

Admission events

Fast facts

Associate degrees can typically be completed in two (2) years. Associate in Arts (AA) degrees are designed for transfer. Associate in Science (AS) degrees are designed for immediate workforce entry. Certificates are designed for immediate workforce entry and can typically be completed in one (1) year.